Question

Directions: In the question below is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.

Statement: 

Last year, the total accident count in India was 464,674 which caused 148,707 traffic-related deaths.

Conclusions:

I.   Some of the traffic accidents were fatal.

II.  The bad condition of the road was also responsible for such a high number.

• A. If only conclusion I follows
• B. If only conclusion II follows
• C. If neither I nor II follows
• D. ​If both I and II follow

Answer 1

Answer:

A. If only conclusion I follows

Solution: In the statement, it is mentioned that there were traffic-related deaths. Therefore, conclusion 1 follows. No information is given about the condition of the road Therefore, conclusion 2 does not follow. Hence, only conclusion 1 follows.